The NHS has told new mums to breastfeed in order to lose weight and get back into shape after giving birth. Yes really. On its Start4Life website – a program meant to support pregnant women and new moms – the health service tells women “seven things you might not expect when your baby is born”. … Read more
Breastfeeding is considered crucial. Most medical experts and healthcare professionals advise exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months or more, unless medical conditions prevent it. The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and it is said that as a mother, it is the best start you can give your child since it provides them with the … Read more
By Emma Grillo, New York Times Alma Partida knew her breastfeeding journey would end in June. She had breastfed her daughter, Alessa, for almost 18 months – longer than most mothers in the United States – and the process had not been easy. First there was the birth of Alessa, by emergency cesarean, in February … Read more
TheHealthSite.com spoke with Dr Manzer Altamash Shaikh, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Fertility Specialist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai, to understand all about what a new mother who has had a Caesarean section should know about breastfeeding . Written by Satata Karmakar | Updated: December 28, 2021 12:31 IST Breastfeeding involves feeding an infant directly from its mother’s … Read more